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verification

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Definition of verification

noun

[mass noun]
  • the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something:the verification of official documents
  • [often as modifier] Philosophy the establishment by empirical means of the validity of a proposition: the verification principle
  • the process of ensuring that procedures laid down in weapons limitation agreements are followed.

Origin:

early 16th century: from Old French or from medieval Latin verificatio(n-), from the verb verificare (see verify)

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Definition of verification in the US English dictionary
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